Baday Tugai Reserve
Baday Tugai is a riverside tugai forest on the Amu Darya, the core of the Lower Amudarya Biosphere Reserve. Bukhara deer and pheasant live among the poplar, tamarisk and oleaster thickets; visits follow a riverside path with a reserve ranger. Entry is arranged in advance; spring and autumn are best.
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How to get there
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By carNukus — the Beruniy road; the turn to the reserve is after the river bridge. · 85,0 km · 1 h 35 min
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From Urgench by carUrgench — Beruniy — Baday Tugai, about 1 h. · 55,0 km · 1 h 5 min
Questions and answers
Do you need a permit?
Yes. This is a protected area: entry needs permission, or a fee at the gate. A biosphere reserve — entry needs a permit in advance and a ranger escort; fires and hunting are prohibited.
Do you need a guide?
Yes — better to go with a guide than on your own.
How do you get there?
By car: Nukus — the Beruniy road; the turn to the reserve is after the river bridge. There are 2 ways in altogether.
Which months are best?
Mar–May, Sep–Nov — that is when people go.
How long does it take?
One trip takes about 3 h.
What does it cost?
Entry (per person) — 25 000 UZS (per person). The prices are estimates and can differ on the day.
Photos
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